Test broadcasting launched for VOV Sonata - FM89 music channel

Test broadcasting launched for VOV Sonata - FM89 music channel

VOV.VN - Under the message "Exquisite music connecting emotions", VOV Sonata - FM89 is expected to become a high- quality musical space across both radio broadcasting and digital platforms.

Global citizen experience at International Youth Festival
Traditional paper-making craft of the Nung An people in Cao Bang
Cham traditions come alive at Kate Festival in Lam Dong province
Indigo hues, cultural imprint of Nung An people in Cao Bang
Indigo hues, cultural imprint of Nung An people in Cao Bang

VOV.VN - In Quang Uyen Commune, Cao Bang province, deep indigo shades permeate the daily life and woven fabrics of the Nung An. Through local artisans' skilled hands, weaving and indigo dyeing preserve indigenous knowledge while embodying the community's journey to safeguard its identity amid changing times.

Indigo hues, cultural imprint of Nung An people in Cao Bang
Visitors experience Hanoi’s heritage and traditional customs
Visitors experience Hanoi’s heritage and traditional customs

VOV.VN - The "Heritage Roots in the Heart of the Capital" event was held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on October 10, offering visitors a range of cultural activities, including a procession, incense offering in tribute to the Hung Kings, Xoan singing performances, human chess, aft village demonstrations, and traditional cuisine.

Visitors experience Hanoi’s heritage and traditional customs
Hanoi streets decked out for 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day
Hanoi streets decked out for 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s streets are awash with the red of national and Party flags, banners and festive displays as the capital marks the 72nd anniversary of its Liberation Day on October 10, commemorating the historic day in 1954 when Vietnamese troops took over the city from French imperialism.

Hanoi streets decked out for 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day
Vietnamese and Lao PMs plant tree at Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park
Vietnamese and Lao PMs plant tree at Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith laid flowers and planted a commemorative tree at the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane on the morning of October 9 during the Vietnamese Government chief’s working visit to Laos.

Vietnamese and Lao PMs plant tree at Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park
Inside pediatric wards amid daily influx of flu and HFMD cases
Inside pediatric wards amid daily influx of flu and HFMD cases

VOV.VN - Scores of young children, mostly under five and particularly toddlers under three, are hospitalized daily for influenza and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) at the National Children's Hospital, which treats roughly 40 flu cases and 20 to 30 HFMD cases each day.

Inside pediatric wards amid daily influx of flu and HFMD cases
Vietnamese Government chief meets with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino
Vietnamese Government chief meets with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hưng hosted a meeting in Hanoi on the morning of October 7 with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Government chief meets with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino
Party plenum focuses on foundations for Vietnam’s long-term development
Party plenum focuses on foundations for Vietnam’s long-term development

VOV.VN - The fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 5, with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam outlining key issues for discussion at the five-day meeting.

Party plenum focuses on foundations for Vietnam’s long-term development
2nd Cultures of the World Festival opens in vibrant celebration
2nd Cultures of the World Festival opens in vibrant celebration

VOV.VN - The second Cultures of the World Festival officially opened on the evening of October 1 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel special national relic site, unfolding amid a colorful convergence of Vietnamese and global cultures on stage.

2nd Cultures of the World Festival opens in vibrant celebration
Kinh Thien Palace model offers close-up look at Thang Long heritage reconstruction
Kinh Thien Palace model offers close-up look at Thang Long heritage reconstruction

VOV.VN - A thematic exhibition in Hanoi is presenting the history, archaeological evidence and research behind Kinh Thien Palace, the principal ceremonial hall of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, highlighting questions of authenticity in heritage reconstruction.

Kinh Thien Palace model offers close-up look at Thang Long heritage reconstruction
Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City
Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City

VOV.VN - During the changing-leaf season, Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City turns golden, with the foliage reflected in the clear waters of Tam Giang Lagoon, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink-wash painting.

Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City
Vietnamese, Indian youth join hands to clean up Yamuna River bank
Vietnamese, Indian youth join hands to clean up Yamuna River bank

VOV.VN - Members of the Vietnamese Youth Association in India and Team River Cleanup of India put on gloves to collect trash along the Yamuna River bank in the Majnu-ka-Tilla area of New Delhi on September 27, joining efforts to protect their local environment.

Vietnamese, Indian youth join hands to clean up Yamuna River bank
Ede people’s new-rice ritual reenacted in Dak Lak
Ede people’s new-rice ritual reenacted in Dak Lak

VOV.VN - Artisans from Cuor Dang commune reenacted the Ede ethnic group's traditional new-rice ritual at the Dak Lak Museum on the morning of September 26 during the 9th gong cultural performance program themed "Aspiration for Prosperity," featuring ritual ceremonies alongside gong performances, ethnic musical instruments, folk singing, and Xoang dancing.

Ede people’s new-rice ritual reenacted in Dak Lak
Hoan Kiem Lake lights up with joyful Mid-Autumn festival
Hoan Kiem Lake lights up with joyful Mid-Autumn festival

VOV.VN - The Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Communal House Club, organized the 2026 Full Moon Festival procession on the evening of September 25 (the 15th day of the eighth lunar month) around the pedestrian zones of Hoan Kiem Lake in a joyful and bustling atmosphere.

Hoan Kiem Lake lights up with joyful Mid-Autumn festival
What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?
What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?

VOV.VN - Ranked 12th on Time Out’s list of the world’s 40 coolest neighbourhoods in 2026, Tan Dinh ward offers a colourful mix of historic architecture, local food, culture and everyday life in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?
Phu Quoc speeds up key APEC 2027 infrastructure projects
Phu Quoc speeds up key APEC 2027 infrastructure projects

VOV.VN - Construction is shifting into high gear on major infrastructure projects across Phu Quoc Island for the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders' Week. From the expanded airport and light rail transit line to arterial roads, the convention center, and the multipurpose performance venue, numerous components are taking shape ahead of completion in 2027.

Phu Quoc speeds up key APEC 2027 infrastructure projects
Festival keeps Uoc Le’s 500-year-old sausage-making tradition alive
Festival keeps Uoc Le’s 500-year-old sausage-making tradition alive

VOV.VN - Residents of Uoc Le Village on the outskirts of Hanoi held the Ky Phuoc ceremony and festival on September 22, celebrating their 500-year-old sausage-making tradition while praying for peace, prosperity and favourable weather.

Festival keeps Uoc Le’s 500-year-old sausage-making tradition alive
Vietnam-China Mid-Autumn art program in Hanoi highlights bilateral ties
Vietnam-China Mid-Autumn art program in Hanoi highlights bilateral ties

VOV.VN - A joint Vietnam-China art program celebrating the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival took place at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on September 21, co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam and the Publicity Department of the Yunnan provincial Party Committee.

Vietnam-China Mid-Autumn art program in Hanoi highlights bilateral ties
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival heritage brought to life in Hanoi
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival heritage brought to life in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A traditional Mid-Autumn Festival recreated at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology brings traditional festivities to life through folk performances, hands-on activities and creative experiences for children and families.

Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival heritage brought to life in Hanoi
BellA Forte and Woman in Jazz thrill capital audience
BellA Forte and Woman in Jazz thrill capital audience

VOV.VN - The 'Woman in Jazz' program at the Vietnam Women's Museum on September 17 featured Trinh Cong Son's melodies reimagined by Gen Z artists alongside performances by BellA Forte, delivering a memorable musical experience as part of Hanoi Jazztival 2026.

BellA Forte and Woman in Jazz thrill capital audience
Commuters wade through flooded streets as torrential rain lashes Hanoi
Commuters wade through flooded streets as torrential rain lashes Hanoi

VOV.VN - Heavy downpours battering northern Vietnam have caused deep flooding on many streets in Hanoi, making travel difficult as vehicles struggle to navigate inundated areas.

Commuters wade through flooded streets as torrential rain lashes Hanoi
Thai King and Queen attend prayer ceremony for peace at Quan Su Pagoda
Thai King and Queen attend prayer ceremony for peace at Quan Su Pagoda

VOV.VN - Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana visited Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on September 16 and attended a Buddhist prayer ceremony for peace during their State visit to Vietnam.

Thai King and Queen attend prayer ceremony for peace at Quan Su Pagoda
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City streets buzz as Mid-Autumn Festival nears
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City streets buzz as Mid-Autumn Festival nears

VOV.VN - With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street and Ho Chi Minh City’s Luong Nhu Hoc Street are coming alive with colourful lanterns, traditional toys and festive decorations, as families and shoppers get ready for the annual celebration.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City streets buzz as Mid-Autumn Festival nears
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s BRICS Summit trip to India in photos
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s BRICS Summit trip to India in photos

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation have concluded their working visit to India, where they attended the 18th BRICS Summit and held a range of engagements at the invitation of the Indian Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s BRICS Summit trip to India in photos
Vietnam’s drum-making heritage takes centre stage in Hanoi
Vietnam’s drum-making heritage takes centre stage in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s traditional drum-making heritage takes centre stage at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy, where artisans, performers and visitors come together to explore the craftsmanship, cultural traditions and stories behind the country’s iconic drums.

Vietnam’s drum-making heritage takes centre stage in Hanoi
Cultural exchange highlights Vietnam-Japan ties in Can Tho
Cultural exchange highlights Vietnam-Japan ties in Can Tho

VOV.VN - Located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho city is hosting the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Culture and Trade Exchange from September 11 to 13, featuring over 100 booths and a broad array of cultural and trade activities, highlighted by a traditional costume parade.

Cultural exchange highlights Vietnam-Japan ties in Can Tho
Mid-Autumn Festival traditions come alive in Hanoi's Old Quarter
Mid-Autumn Festival traditions come alive in Hanoi's Old Quarter

VOV.VN - Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival customs, toys and lanterns will come alive in Hanoi's Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake through the “Lưu trăng phố cổ 2026” programme (Moonlight in the Old Quarter).

Mid-Autumn Festival traditions come alive in Hanoi's Old Quarter
What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp
What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp

VOV.VN - Hanoi authorities are seeking public feedback on a proposed redevelopment of the 65.89-hectare Hoan Kiem Lake area and its surroundings, with renderings showing plans for new plazas, parks, pedestrian spaces and landmark structures.

What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp
Party and State leaders attend school inaugurations and opening ceremonies
Party and State leaders attend school inaugurations and opening ceremonies

VOV.VN - Party and State leaders on September 5 attended ceremonies to inaugurate schools and open the 2026-2027 school year, marking a special occasion as a series of new school facilities are put into operation and encouraging teachers and students as they begin the new academic year.

Party and State leaders attend school inaugurations and opening ceremonies
Top 10 international visitor markets to Vietnam in first eight months 2026
Top 10 international visitor markets to Vietnam in first eight months 2026

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, with Asia remaining the dominant source market and China and the Republic of Korea leading the rankings.

Top 10 international visitor markets to Vietnam in first eight months 2026
Sacred flag-raising ceremony marks National Day at Ba Dinh Square
Sacred flag-raising ceremony marks National Day at Ba Dinh Square

VOV.VN - A solemn and moving flag-raising ceremony took place at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2, marking the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026).

Sacred flag-raising ceremony marks National Day at Ba Dinh Square